Terim named as Turkey coach

The Galatasaray boss will now also be in charge of the national side and will attempt to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track

Galatasaray boss Fatih Terim has become Turkey's national coach and will oversee both roles until at least the end of May next year, Turkey's Football Federation have announced.

Terim, 59, has already performed the role of Turkey boss on two previous occasions. His most successful stint with his country was back in 2008, when he guided the team to the semi-finals of the European Championship.

And Terim, who will takeover for the remaining four qualifiers as Turkey look to reach World Cup 2014, has already outlined his targets.

He told reporters: "We will give everything we have to be in Brazil for World Cup. But our main goal is reshape the Turkish football and resolve the problems."